Daddy's Gourmet Shop-Chapter 278 - 269: Unbreakable Bond

Cai Jiajia is probably one of the first loyal fans of the Delicious Restaurant.

There’s always been an indescribable connection with the Delicious Restaurant.

Of course.

When it comes to the delicious food at the Delicious Restaurant, she almost has no resistance at all.

However, sometimes, she can’t help but lament to her roommate, Xu Meiqi: "The Delicious Restaurant is quite nice, and the speed at which they release new dishes is quite fast. Everything is absolutely superb, but it’s a pity! It seems like Boss Huang has never considered serving white rice."

Xu Meiqi laughed and said, "Maybe Boss Huang thinks the main dishes already have steamed ribs with lotus leaf sticky rice, crab stir-fried cakes, yellow croaker rice noodles, and yellow croaker wheat noodles, which is why he didn’t release white rice separately! Think about it, if you want rice, you’ll directly choose the steamed ribs with lotus leaf sticky rice, if you want rice cakes, you’ll pick the crab stir-fried cakes, and if you want noodles, you’ll opt for the yellow croaker rice noodles or wheat noodles. Boss Huang surely makes food that everyone loves to eat!"

Cai Jiajia was also helpless!

Yesterday, she even thought about going to the cafeteria to get some white rice to go with the side dishes.

But she was worried that the cafeteria’s white rice wouldn’t match up to the gourmet dishes in Boss Huang’s shop and might affect the overall taste.

So she never put that thought into action.

As a result, when she came to queue today at noon, she heard some customer fans saying they smelled the fragrance of white rice coming from the Delicious Restaurant.

They said Boss Huang is about to introduce white rice.

Cai Jiajia was so excited!

Considering the speed at which the Delicious Restaurant releases new items, white rice would be available soon.

Smelling the lingering fragrance of rice in the air, she thought the white rice produced by the Delicious Restaurant should be very delicious too.

When entering the store to order, she saw plain white rice available for a single order on the auto-ordering machine.

Besides white rice, there was also braised pork trotter rice.

The pictures were vivid, with small pieces of braised pork trotters exuding a unique, fresh taste, tender and not greasy, with an enticing color, and the green vegetables looked very appetizing.

"I love Boss Huang; he introduces new products so quickly."

Excitedly, she tugged at Xu Meiqi next to her and said, "Meiqi, why don’t we try the braised pork trotter rice?"

Xu Meiqi, being a typical southerner who grew up eating rice, naturally had a passion for white rice.

She looked at the picture of the braised pork trotter rice on the auto-ordering machine and couldn’t help but swallow and say, "Boss Huang knows us well, knowing we wanted to eat white rice, and he introduced it, even including the braised pork trotter rice. Truly a considerate Boss Huang~"

The two of them immediately ordered two servings of braised pork trotter rice to try.

"Ah, everything about the Delicious Restaurant is good, but the newly introduced items come in small portions, so you have to be quick to get them."

Cai Jiajia looked at the remaining small portion of braised pork trotter rice and couldn’t help but sigh, "Luckily, we came a bit early this noon; otherwise, coming at this time, it would’ve definitely been sold out."

"That’s true!"

Xu Meiqi nodded, recalled a saying, and couldn’t help but laugh, "Nowadays, when people can’t buy something, they always sigh, who can compete in queuing with college students without classes? Ah! We college students without classes bear it all."

When they were paying, more and more people began to queue up behind them to order.

From the occasional words they overheard, it was easy to guess that these customers in line were also here for the braised pork trotter rice.

After placing their order and finding a seat, they glanced at the braised pork trotter rice of the diners in the shop, which looked identical to the pictures, if not more enticing.

They were even more eager now.

Just waiting for the meal to start!

Soon, Li Chengzhan brought over the two bowls of braised pork trotter rice, a nourishing fish soup, and a fish ball soup they had ordered, placing them on the table.

"Hello, here is your braised pork trotter rice, fish ball soup, and nourishing fish soup. Your dishes are all served, please enjoy."

"Thank you!" 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

Cai Jiajia smiled as she saw Li Chengzhan off, then, as usual, pushed a serving of braised pork trotter rice and the fish ball soup she ordered towards Xu Meiqi: "Come, try this quickly, these braised pork trotters look pretty good!"

The braised pork trotter was cut into evenly-shaped pieces, with every detailed texture visible.

It looked so soft that it would dissolve with a bite, drizzled with some braised sauce, making the color even more appealing.

There was a braised egg of the same color placed beside it.

One of which was cut in half.

Even the yolk inside looked well-marinated!

The green vegetables were boiled until soft, and they glistened.

Looking at the food made Xu Meiqi’s mouth water, and just the smell of the braised aroma and rice fragrance brought a look of enjoyment to her face.

She took a deep breath in satisfaction.

Tasting a mouthful, it truly was wonderful!

A whole piece of braised pork trotter had the perfect blend of lean and fatty meat, the gelatinous texture removing any greasy feeling entirely.

It dissolved with a bite and didn’t stick to the teeth.

Soft and delicate, the taste was just right, neither too salty nor too bland.

The snow-white rice coated with sauce became even more tempting.

Xu Meiqi took a bite of the rice wrapped around the pork trotter, feeling thoroughly satisfied!

Indeed, anything from the Delicious Restaurant has to be delicious!

Eating, she gave a thumbs up: "This braised pork trotter rice is truly delicious, definitely the best braised pork trotter rice I’ve eaten in my life."

"Yeah, yeah!"

Cai Jiajia nodded, also giving praise: "This rice is really good. The grains of rice are plump and distinct, indicating it’s quality rice. Plus, the water ratio is just right, making the rice fluffy enough without becoming mushy. It’s easy to chew, yet you can still feel the grainy texture of each bite. Even eating plain white rice is very delicious."

Finally, she couldn’t help but sigh: "How does Boss Huang have such good skills! Even something as plain as white rice can be cooked so deliciously..."

Saying this, her gaze subconsciously turned towards the direction of the kitchen, glancing at Huang Tao who was busy working.

The motion was so smooth.

It was the first time she felt that a man cooking could look so handsome!

Her heart seemed to skip a beat.

Across from her, Xu Meiqi followed her good friend’s gaze, and seeing Huang Tao, she also thought that this man’s serious look was damn charming~

It’s no wonder her best friend was dazed!

Even her heartbeat almost sped up for a few seconds!

She teased Cai Jiajia with a smile: "Oh my, why are you blushing while talking? You can’t be having feelings for Boss Huang..."

"Having feelings, having inappropriate thoughts" these words weren’t even out before Cai Jiajia interrupted her.

"No way~"

Cai Jiajia said, blushing as she touched her somewhat warm face.

Xu Meiqi laughed and said, "Jiajia, I didn’t even finish my sentence, and you’re already denying it. It’s quite suspicious!"

Cai Jiajia: "..."

You’re spouting the uncomfortable truth...

She continued to deny: "Nothing like that!"

Xu Meiqi said with some regret, "Boss Huang is indeed handsome, but he’s been married and has a child. Otherwise, I’d be interested too."

Cai Jiajia was indifferent: "What’s wrong with being married and having a child? Xuanxuan is super cute, and Boss Huang is such a nice person, and so skilled..."

Oh dear, she says she’s not interested in Boss Huang, but now she’s defending him.

Xu Meiqi looked like she saw through her but chose not to reveal it.

Honestly, she wanted to encourage her roommate.

Work hard to make Boss Huang her husband and Xuanxuan her daughter, then she’d have meals every day!

However, considering her roommate was just out of a relationship, it wasn’t easy to jump into another so soon.

So she didn’t continue to urge her roommate to go forward boldly!

Just let things take their course!

Cai Jiajia also knew deep down that her feelings for Boss Huang were different.

She admired, respected, and liked him...

But she also knew.

Between her and Boss Huang, there could never be an outcome.

Because in Boss Huang’s heart, she was just a customer with no special meaning.

So let this admiration remain buried deep in her heart!

Huang Tao was completely unaware of all this, continuing to work hard.

Just then, a cold voice unexpectedly echoed in his mind again.